Mixing R134A with R12

Maintenance/Repairs
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I bought three 12 oz cans on Fleabay two years ago for 90 bucks shipping included. Very few are letting it go for that today. (Yes I am 609 certified through Essco) :slight_smile:

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That price is crazy! Guys around here are offering $10 a can, and it sells as low as $12 a can on craigslist.

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REAL R12 Refrigerant goes for about $90.00/lb.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=r12%20refrigerant%20price%20per%20pound&pc=cosp&ptag=G6C999A005A2B4283&form=CONBDF&conlogo=CT3210127

And you MUST be certified to purchase it.

Tester

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$15
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/pts/d/12-oz-can-r12-freon/6648531037.html
or if you need more
R12 freon (5) 30lb jugs sealed national sealed new - $400 (Oaklawn)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/for/d/r12-freon-5-30lb-jugs-sealed/6654291354.html

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Unless the seller is certified, and the buyer is certified, itā€™s being sold illegally.

Tester

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Those 30lb jugs are $400.00 each

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It was not clear at first glance, $13 a lb or so, donā€™t need it, you read better than I.

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Thatā€™s not R12.

Look on the box. Itā€™s R22.

R22 is used in stationary refrigeration systems.

Such as your refrigerator/freezer/house AC.

Tester

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29

My bad, but the r12 is there, did not know about the legal consequences, searched r12, and that showed up, thanks for the correction.

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Long ago someone filled R12 canisters with butane and marketed it across the country. It actually worked well as a refrigerant I understand but a leak became a bomb. I flame tested canisters before using them for many years.

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Oh geeze just bite the bullet. Iā€™ve heard some of that stuff is LP from Mexico. Kind of like buying cancer drugs on line. At any rate back in the old days, I just plain converted several cars to be done with it. Last summer I replaced the house air conditioner too because it was dang near as cheap as refilling it with the old stuff. There just comes a point when you convert.

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Does the oil circulate throughout the system on a central AC unit? I thought that all sealed unit compressors kept the oil in the canister.

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Why would you even post this if it is illegal as you say ?

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I converted a couple of R12 vehicles in the past to R134a and it worked quite well with R12. No problems at all. I did use the correct lubricant for R134a so I guess thatā€™s why I had no problems.

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I had a 91 Mustang, slow leak, no money. Yes I added 134 to the r12. Blew colder than ever, worked fine until I traded it in!